Bill C-22

Second reading (House)

An Act respecting lawful access

Bill C-22 is at second reading in the House.

Sponsor:Gary Anandasangaree
Liberal
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2026-03-12

Other Bills Numbered C-22

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 14 sessions:

45-1

An Act respecting lawful access

Second reading (House)
44-1

An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

Law (royal assent given)
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43-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Second reading (House)
42-1

An Act to establish the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-2

An Act respecting Canada's offshore oil and gas operations, enacting the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, repealing the Nuclear Liability Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-1

An Act to give effect to the Agreement between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada concerning the Eeyou Marine Region

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-3

An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-2

An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the financial year ending March 31, 2010

Law (royal assent given)
Law
39-2

An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation)

Second reading (House)
39-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (age of protection) and to make consequential amendments to the Criminal Records Act

In committee (Senate)
38-1

An Act to establish the Department of Social Development and to amend and repeal certain related Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)

In committee (Senate)
37-2

An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Judges Act and to amend other Acts in consequence

In committee (House)
37-1

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, the Income Tax Application Rules, certain Acts related to the Income Tax Act, the Canada Pension Plan, the Customs Act, the Excise Tax Act, the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act and another Act related to the Excise Tax Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law

Division Votes (2)

Division #250
Agreed To
2023-02-02T15:00:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

321Yea
0Nay
4Paired
Division #190
Agreed To
2022-10-18T15:10:00

2nd reading of Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act

328Yea
0Nay
4Paired

Parliamentary Debates (479)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-22.

Brad Redekopp2026-03-12
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…truly matter. There are many examples we can think of. I just want to conclude by saying this bill, Bill C-220, is a good bill. It fixes a major gap that we have in our system. It is a wonderful, simple bill that I support wholeheartedly. I would implore all members to pass this bill when it comes time to vo…

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Alexis Deschênes2026-03-12
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

… the bill introduced by my Conservative colleague from Calgary Nose Hill. We will vote in favour of Bill C-220 so it can be studied in committee. This is to allow for continued democratic discussion on the important issue of sentencing in criminal cases where the accused does not have citizenship status. How…

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Julie Dzerowicz2026-03-12
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to rise to speak to Bill C-220, introduced by the hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill. My remarks today will focus on the immigration implications of the bill and what I believe is at stake for all of us as Canadians. Before I turn…

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2026-03-12
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed consideration of the motion that Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (immigration status in sentencing), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-03-12
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, today we introduced Bill C-22, an incredibly important tool that law enforcement from across Canada have been asking for. It would enable law enforcement to address issues such as extortion, intimidation and harassment, and also …

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2026-03-12
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from November 25, 2025, consideration of the motion that Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (immigration status in sentencing), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-03-12
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…ian law enforcement had Canadian solutions to go after criminals. With the new measures proposed in Bill C-22, law enforcement would have the tools it has been asking for to combat childhood sexual exploitation, extortion, human trafficking and money laundering. I want to ask—

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-03-12
Lawful Access Act, 2026
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

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Marilyn Gladu2026-03-12
Committees of the House
0

Routine Proceedings

…fficial languages, the third report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in relation to Bill C-225, an act to amend the Criminal Code. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments. A woman is killed by femicide every 48 hours in this coun…

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Marie-Hélène Gaudreau2026-03-12
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…suffering. That is the real problem we should be dealing with. The Bloc Québécois is cautious about Bill C-220 because this Conservative bill is rife with disinformation, demagoguery and populism. We are getting used to that. This bill is biased because it conflates facts and perceptions. It conflates the la…

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